In this Issue:

This Hotsheet from Kimmel & Associates’ Logistics and Supply Chain Division offers a brief profile of 28 exceptional candidates who work in the industry and who are considering new challenges in their careers. As Executive Recruiters working exclusively in all facets of Supply Chain Management, our goal is to maximize our clients’ performance, especially in light of the current changes in the business world.

Each of these candidates understands that a troubled economic climate presents a great time to join companies that are forward-thinking enough to strengthen their roster while weaker companies stagnate or decline.

Please peruse the profiles below.

If you are in a position to hire at this time, could professionals like these assist in the intelligent navigation and growth of your company through 2009 and beyond? It is unlikely that these candidates will be available when the market is booming again.

If you are someone who is in transition or are quietly exploring career opportunities, we would be happy to act as your confidential career management partner.

This Hotsheet represents a tiny sample of the over 500,000 industry professionals who trust us to help guide their careers. If you need a Director of Sales or Logistics, or a Vice President of Supply Chain or Inventory Management, we know that professional, and can facilitate getting that candidate to you. We make a practice of tracking the best and the brightest who are quietly on the market.

To inquire about any profile in this Hotsheet, simply click on the reference number beside the candidate’s job title to initiate an email inquiry. For a more immediate response, please call either your established representative or Vice Presidents Anne Watkins or Lynn Failing, who will direct you to the appropriate consultant.

Hot Candidates

#1 Senior Industrial Engineer - Strong focus on multi-site distribution operations including automated materials handling and systems integration. Provides support for mechanical, electrical and IT systems in a high-volume fulfillment environment. Steered the design and deployment of a development plan, increasing capacity by over 100% while reducing direct labor by over 25%. BS/MS degrees. Based in the South/Southeast. Open to relocation.

#2 VP, Retail Logistics & Distribution Operations - Strong retail pedigree. Strategic thinking, multi-site distribution experience. Strong track record in high-volume retail fulfillment. Degreed. Head count oversight in excess of 5,000. Reduced labor costs by 20%. Currently in the Mid-Atlantic/Northeast. Interested in similar assignment in Southeast.

#3 Distribution Center General Manager - Excellent career progression. BS & MBA degrees. Multi-site experience. Track record getting results and rebuilding morale in complex distribution operations. Handled budgets up to $20 million and headcounts up to 300. Interested in challenging assignment in Southern California.

#4 VP, Distribution Operations - Senior supply chain and distribution operations professional for major upscale retailers. Tremendous leadership abilities. Track record of building strong teams. Reduced cost per unit handling from 30 cents to 11 cents. Operating budget of over $6 million. Currently in mid-South. Open for relocation. Accounting degree.

#5 Director, Strategy Planning & Analytics - Leads planning and continuous improvement programs in logistics and distribution. Experienced in retail, high tech and 3PL. Oversaw processes in over 25 facilities and nearly 10 million sq. ft., producing $5-$10 million in capacity enhancements annually. In South, but open to relocation including international assignments. Degreed.

#6 VP, Transportation/COO - Senior Executive with strong track record in food and industrial distribution. Responsible for $400+ million budget. Decreased overall transportation expense by $100 million annually. Increased parcel discounts by over 40%. Increased inventory turns 45%. Perfect for major logistics role or as a CEO/COO for a small- to mid-cap company. Degreed. Southeast-based. Flexible on relocation.

#7 Plant Manager/Distribution Manager - Award-winning results. Strong food background and excellent career progression. Excellent process optimization track record. High headcount, high annual spend. Will complete MBA in early 2009. Based in Southeast. Open to relocation anywhere.

#8 Supply/Demand Planning/S&OP - Manufacturing and automotive background. Six Sigma and APICS CPIM certification. MBA in Operations Management. Utilized SAP 4.7 to execute master production schedules. Excellent money saving track record. Based in Chicago. Local opportunities only.

#9 Intermodal/Equipment Control/Operations Manager - Excellent professional who brings a broad spectrum of expertise from both an ocean carrier and NVOCC perspective. Highly energetic leader and team player. Based in the Southeast.

#10 Results-Oriented Sales and Management - Professional with over 10 years of experience in multi-modal global logistics. Sales professional at heart but with solid grounding in operations and management. Top producer consistently recognized with company awards for outstanding performance.

#11 Freight Forwarding Regional/Branch Manager - Proven track record of achievement in turnaround situations. High integrity leader and developer of people. Based in the Southeast.

#12 Dynamic Global Account Manager - Well-versed in both sales and operations. Proven track record of year-in, year-out growth of major accounts. Recognized for excellence with company performance awards. Texas based.

#13 Licensed Customs Broker/Branch Manager - Extensive knowledge in all aspects of international freight forwarding. Combines extensive passion for regulatory compliance with focus on maximizing profits. Based in the Southeast.

#14 VP Sales, Freight & Logistics - High level Sales and Marketing Executive in the Freight Forwarding Industry. Strengths in all aspects of a full service operation, particularly air freight. Responsible for over 40 offices, worldwide ($150+ million in revenue). Consistently averaged over 30% increase in sales in recent years. Established and implemented total sales agenda, including KPIs. Northeast based. Open for relocation.

#15 Sales Manager in International Logistics - Known for consistently exceeding sales goals. Recognized as top producer through a variety of awards. Able to drive business growth through leadership and mentoring of sales people as well as delivering individual contribution. Southeast based.

#16 National Sales Director - Book of personally targeted and secured business worth over $4 million revenue per year, including many international transportation accounts worth over $400,000, some pure brokerage accounts, plus imports (80% air, 20% ocean) and exports (50/50, air/ocean). This highly regarded candidate also has a background in sales management. A stellar career of progress at only three companies. Based in Midwest.

#17 VP Sales - This high-level sales executive has both asset and non asset based truck brokerage experience. Hands-on in sales (10+ years), current book of personally secured business worth $5 million ($1 million non-asset). Oversight of up to 15 sales people and 20 in truck load/expedited operations. Managed $40+ million in corporate level automotive industry. Start-up and home office experience. Not a job hopper; over 14 years at only two companies. Midwest based.

#18 Operations/ Distribution Manager - Experienced in high volume large 3PL start up and implementation, planning and analysis; retail, apparel, GOH and carton; successful corporate-consumer liaison. Extremely strong history. BS in Business Management. New Jersey only.

#19 Supply Chain/Logistics Operations Executive - 10+ years of experience. Distribution, warehousing and transportation; proven leader with great interpersonal skills. Accomplished 3PL start-up specialist. Versed in WMS & TMS applications and RF scanning technology. Phenomenal references! Degreed. In New Jersey. No relocation.

#20 Senior Director of Operations - 15+ years Fortune 20 corporate/large metro operations management experience. Strong P&L, Lean Six Sigma, employee relations, contract negotiations, resource planning & allocation. Domestic travel/limited international. Great references; MBA. Chicago-based but open to relocation.

#21 Distribution Operations Manager - Start-up specialist for large facilities; P&L. Great communication and negotiating skills. Inventory control and forecasting. SAP platform. BA in Business. Chicago-based and open to relocation in the Midwest or South.

#22 Supply Chain Planner with IT Expertise - Strong business development and logistics optimization experience. Track record of significant cost reduction and sales add-on. MBA in Finance. Based in Southeast and open to relocation within the region.

#23 Seasoned Executive in the Freight Forwarding and Supply Chain Industry - VP of Global Airfreight, skilled in implementing operations and sales for global network. Established gateways and consolidation globally, improved service levels and financial savings across the network. C-level contacts with the top carriers and sales/executive sponsor for tier 1 customers. Budget and business planning and global procurement experience. West Coast location, prefers LA area.

#24 Senior Level Manager-Logistics & Supply Chain - Director International Operations. Global Logistics, Warehouse and Distribution product management. Operations design and architecture, restructure and financial reporting, forecasting. P&L, budget management, negotiations and executive level sales and sales support. 3PL services experience with full knowledge of leading cost efficient teams and processes in global logistics. Lives in Pacific Northwest, open to West Coast relocation.

#25 Director/Regional Sales-West Coast - Truck load/less-than truck Load Intermodal Sales Distribution, Warehouse and Freight Forwarding Sales. Operations and customer service background with special projects experience. Also, rail operations sales and negotiations. Domestic and international, air and ocean. Available in Southern California, open to re-location.

#26 Operations - Strong Operations professional with solid experience in liner operations and more recently a part of a newer dynamic NVO. Proven results in operations and logistics management as well as a business relations and staff development. Average teams of up 50 people to manage and budgets over $10 million. Currently in the Southeast market but open to relocation.

#27 Terminal Operator - Looking for career growth in the marine terminal operations and ready for duty. This candidate has all the bells and whistles for money saving practices in yard/depot management and container/chassis turn around. More than 17 years experience with some larger terminal operators you are guaranteed some results from the experience and business ethics this individual holds. Currently in the Mid-Atlantic region but open to the Southeast as well.

#28 Maritime Specialist - Solid and focused specialist in the maritime industry with strength in marketing, pricing, sales and customer service. With over 16 years of upward growth and saturation in the Caribbean market, the next step is on the radar. Bi-lingual and hopeful to remain in the Southeast market.

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